Seminole Nation Historic Preservation

05/10/2020

https://www.enidnews.com/news/local_news/seminoles-fear-losing-culture/article_2590d268-7d9e-5514-9591-649324e5c0dd.html

The story of the Seminole Nation’s migration to Oklahoma from the Everglades of south Florida begins after the Second Seminole War of 1835, Band Chief Wayne Shaw said.

04/15/2020

Portrait of Yufvlv Mekko Vholocē

Painted by George Catlin while Vholocē (Cloud) was imprisoned with Osceola at Fort Moultrie, near Charleston, South Carolina, in January 1838.

Chief Cloud’s people were the Yofalv, originating from the ancient Coosa (Kusv), This former Maskoke tribal town was located in historic times in Talledega County, Alabama. This group was part of Creek Confederacy.

Their tribal town was known Yofalv Tvlvhassee. In the 1700s they had vacated this settlement on the Tallapoosa River, about 5 miles down stream from Okfvske. In 1752, this town was 45 miles south of the Maskoke town of Kowetv and was made up of various towns of the Creek Nation. One faction of the Yofalv moved into Florida near present day Tampa Bay in 1767, and called their settlement Cuko Cate. Later on in 1792, they split into two settlements; Yofalv Rakko, and Yofaluce.

While in Florida, Cloud and others were captured under a flag of truce and sent to prison in Fort Moultrie, South Carolina.

Yofalv Chiefs Hvlpvtv Haco and George Cloud were removed from Florida to Indian Territory (Oklahoma) in July of 1842, along with some Okone members, that were under the leadership of Mekko-Onvpv and Holatuce. They settled on the Arkansas River In the Cherokee Nation. Some of the Yofalv joined the Okone after the removal and formed Tvsekayv Haco.

The Yofalv daughter towns of Kvn Cate and Osvce merged into one in 1870, and were known as the John Cvpkuce Band. They stayed together to form the Kvn Kehe in 1898. Today, they are known again as the Yofalv (Eufaula) Band of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.

03/31/2020

Tom Palmer Band

Originally the Tom Palmer Band was formed from the war town of Yufvlv Hopoyv town in Alabama.

Headed by Mvskoke Chief Poskofv the Yufvlv Hopoyv migrated to Florida after the Creek Wars in 1836. Once in Florida, they were joined by some of the Yvmvse slaves from Tvlofv Okhvsse. Together they formed the Oklvwahv Band of Seminoles.

Late in the 2nd Seminole War (1835-1842), the Oklawahv formed an alliance with the Spanish Indians that resulted in a merger between the two groups with the Oklawahv in leadership.

Under Pvsvkke and Poskofv, both Bands agreed to move in early 1843. This faction of Yufvlv were placed on a steamship and carried out to the Gulf of Mexico for New Orleans.

Oral tradition says Poskofv and his Band looked silently upon the shores of Florida and tears filled their eyes as they began to lose sight of their homeland. They were taken to Jackson Barracks in New Orleans to await their final trip to Indian Territory.

After their removal they joined the main Yufvlv near Ft. Gibson. Poskofv led his faction and evolved into a separate Band. By the late 1840’s they were living near other Seminoles on the Arkansas River in the Cherokee Nation.

Although they never participated in Seminole councils prior to removal, this faction of Yufvlv eventually gained status by the Nation.

By 1860, Yufvlv had joined members of the Oklawahv Seminoles who had returned from Mexico.

During the Civil War, this Band fought for the Confederate side.

In 1870, they were called the Poskofv Band, but changed its name to the John Brown Band in 1879. The Thomas Palmer Band, as it is known today, was named after their Chief in 1898.

Noted leaders of the past were Chief John F. Brown, Alice Brown-Davis (the first woman Chief and Tribal Secretary), and Thomas Palmer.

Today, the Thomas Palmer Band proudly upholds the traditions of the Seminole Nation and is a vital part of the tribal government.

03/31/2020

Fus-Hvcce Band

The Fus-Hvcce originally came from Horrewahle, an Upper Creek town in Elmore County, Alabama. A faction separated as early as 1778 and moved to Florida. The remaining group fled in late March of 1814 after the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in 1813.

As a result of being in Florida, Fus-Hvcce became a Seminole Band. They were located in the Apvlicekolv Old Fields and later near Nutelikv Hammock. Their kinfolk, Kvn-Hvtke, can be traced to Hecepvkvsse.

During the 2nd Seminole War (1835-1842), they were removed to Indian Territory with the Rewahle Band and Ocese Band. Eventually in 1845, they settled near the South Canadian River with Kvn-Hvtke, and their mother town Rewahle.

In 1847, the ceremonial members of Fus-Hvcce, along with Kvn-Hvtke, merged with their ceremonial grounds with their mother town Rewahle. They continued in their ancient traditions until their fire was extinguished in the late 1900’s.

By 1860, Kvlvme had joined with Fus-Hvcce. In 1870, Fus-Kocokne was the name of the Band. The name changed in 1879 to Aha-Rakkuce. Then it changed to the William Conner Band in 1898. Today, it uses its original name Fus-Hvcce, also spelled Fus Hvtce, and represented on the General Council of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.